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Kentaro!
Have ya seen Kentaro?
No.
If you see him, grab 'im.
Mrs. Ichinose, what's the...?
What's she so mad about?
What's Kentaro done?
Who knows.
Kentaro!
From next week, I'll be able to go to your house again, Ikuko.
Take it easy.
I'll be okay.
It won't be as fun.
Say hello to your father.
Get home safely.
Okay!
Bye!
Uh... Would you like to join me for dinner?
Huh?
I cooked enough for Ikuko.
Sure. I'd love to!
What's the matter?
-Sorry. -It's okay.
I know! You got scolded by your mom?
She found the test that I had hidden.
She said I can't help it if I did badly.
But she's mad 'cause I hid it from her.
Well, that's life.
You were crying just because of that?
NO! I don't cry about things like that!
I...
I have a secret.
What?
You gotta promise you won't tell a soul!
I promise!
It's this.
Ready?
TOKYO OLYMPICS
This?
It's Mr. Yotsuya from Room 4.
He hasn't changed at all.
How many years ago was the Tokyo Olympics?
Do you know?
There's more.
Look.
Wow! A soldier!
Check him out!
This can't be!
There's a scarier one.
This.
Maison Ikkoku Grand Opening Ceremony.
I've seen this photo before.
This kid by the clock tower is my grandpa when he was little.
Look!
No way.
I found it in the attic.
No one could have done this!
But...
But this means Mr. Yotsuya is...
Is...
What?
He can't be.
Just tell me!
I'll just get scolded again.
Bathroom's so far!
I gotta go. I can't hold it anymore.
You know, he could be a vampire or a time traveler...
or an immortal being.
You saw it, didn't you?
The Specium Beam?
W-What the heck is that?
Can't you see this is a cross?!
That has no effect on me whatsoever!
How about some tea?
No thanks.
That Kentaro...
What?
Oh, never mind.
Godai said Kentaro's acting strange.
Did something happen?
Godai said that?
I yelled at him the other day, and he's been edgy ever since.
I don't remember raising him like that.
Hello? It's Otonashi.
Hi Ikuko.
Photos? What photos?
He found photos like that?
Mr. Yotsuya's a strange one, all right...
but he can't be...
Do you know Mr. Yotsuya's first name?
I think he said the character is written like "Kamekichi,"
but it's pronounced "Tsuruji."
He told me it's written like "Fuji" but read "Kawadacho."
They're both lies.
Come to think of it...
we really don't know anything at all about Mr. Yotsuya.
You're right.
We just know he's a Peeping Tom.
What're you two doin' here?
Nothing...
Let's go. Coach Mitaka wants to talk to us.
Coach?
That's right. He can't be trusted.
I've always had a bad feeling about him.
It's time we uncover his true identity.
U-Uncover? That's so harsh...
You're too lax! Now listen...
Why is Mitaka here?
Beats me.
Hey, you two! Now listen carefully.
Is this really necessary?
Would you like to approach Yotsuya...
and ask for an explanation, Godai?
You think he'll just simply tell you?
N-No. I don't think so...
Right? You see?
But can't we be more subtle?
That's what I'm suggesting.
We'll inconspicuously trail him...
and get some clues about his general background.
Right, Ms. Otonashi?
Uh-huh.
Count me out. This ain't my cup o' tea.
Fine. I can't force you.
But don't leak this out to...
I know! I'll keep my mouth shut.
Thank you.
So... Here's the plan.
Deafening silence It is the sound of one hand clapping
It's a bit too quiet.
Say...
Is Godai really up?
Well...
What time do you think Mr. Yotsuya's gonna leave today?
Let's see...
He won't stay home today, of all days, will he?
Why don't you calm down?
Me? I'm calm.
I'm gonna go wake up Godai.
Good morning.
Well, I'll see you later.
What'll we do?
We'll lose him.
Shall we call it off for today?
No way! Coach Mitaka's standing by.
Well, then we better get Godai.
All right. You go.
Sure.
I'll go get Godai up.
W-What?
My goodness!
Why me?
I forgot something.
Hurry!
Wait a second, Mrs. Ichinose!
Manager! Manager!
There they go!
I have a bad feeling about this.
Yotsuya's secret love child?!
C-Can't be!
Well, Sensei, bye!
Sensei?!
Hello?
Godai?
Yes. The bus stop at Clock Hill?
I'll call Coach Mitaka right away.
Well, if it isn't Young Godai.
I was just thinking about going to the Pachinko Parlor.
It's so lonely by myself.
I believe fate has brought us together here.
Won't you join me?
S-Sure.
You'll buy me some balls, will you not?
Godai screwed up.
Mitaka was thrown off.
You're up next.
Uh...
Um... Must I...really go like this?
Why not? It's YOU!
You look just like I did when I was young!
"International Relief Foundation Far East Division"?
Hello? Coach Mitaka? I heard what happened.
Rendezvous with the manager pronto. She's at...
Sorry you had to see me like this.
No, it's quite charming.
Oh please!
Get down!
Where do you think he's going?
This time, I'll follow him.
You go to that building and ask about him, please.
Good luck.
Don't take it so seriously.
What a coincidence!
What brings you to this part of town?
I'm out for a walk.
Why are you here?
Me? I'm on my way back from work.
Work? What line of work are you in?
Since you ask...
You're a rubber band salesperson?
He who's addressed as "Sensei" is not always a teacher.
He who frequents an office is not necessarily its employee.
The Chin Dynasty Emperor built the Great Wall...
but wasn't a construction worker.
A man with a supply of rubber bands may be a census taker.
People are not always what they seem.
Oops! I better get going.
Oh, by the way...
I need a 12-letter word...
that means "close watch kept over someone, as by a detective"?
Any ideas?
You! You knew everything, Yotsuya!
Gotcha!
Coach Mitaka's plan failed miserably.
Aren't there any photos that'd give us clues?
They could have been composite photographs.
I wouldn't be surprised if Yotsuya made those up.
But we have the grand opening photos at our house, too.
Grandpa said he knows nothing about Mr. Yotsuya.
"Taken at Asakusa International Theater."
"Subway Line Grand Opening."
"Japan-Germany Anti-Communist Agreement."
"Felix the Cat comes to town"...?
Family album?!
Yeah. He told me it's a long-lost family album.
His uncle.
His father.
And this is...
His grandfather?
Yup. He said the history of Maison Ikkoku...
is his family history.
See ya!
Defense.
Godai said he has finals.
It's no use cramming now.
Why do we have to stop having our parties?
Next: "Big, Shocking Announcement?! Kyoko Confesses Love to Godai"
You're kidding, right?
Yeah.